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ballardgirl

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26. I had this for many months

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 01:58 PM

Oct 17

and finally went through an MRI or some such thing, which cleared me for the shots. Those did nothing for me so I saw a spinal surgeon. He was able to diagnose spinal arthritis using just an x-ray. Anyhoo, I always swore I would never have back surgery but they were able to scrape the bone that was pressing on the sciatic nerve. The surgeon said it often does not work, but it did for me!!! Doing gentle yoga for lower back keeps me in shape, and I have not had a flare-up in over 10 years.
I hope they can get you fixed up. That pain is the worst.

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What a day [View all] LuckyCharms Oct 16 OP

Sending you kind thoughts and hope you get relief asap ❤️ MLAA Oct 16 #1

Thanks, MLAA. LuckyCharms Oct 16 #2

My husband use to say that he was a burden and I said I was just protecting my investment because I wanted him MLAA Oct 16 #3

Your husband has/had... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #4

I understand your frustration. I feel so badly for you and hope you get some relief soon. LoisB Oct 16 #5

Thanks, Lois... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #6

Thank you. Yes, but not as debilitating as yours. LoisB Oct 16 #13

Oh, LuckyCharms. I am so sorry this is happening to you. debm55 Oct 16 #7

Thanks Deb... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #8

I'm so sorry for your pain. Trueblue Texan Oct 16 #9

Thanks a lot, Texan. LuckyCharms Oct 16 #11

Perhaps you need a referral to a pain clinic. Lars39 Oct 16 #10

I got referred to one not too long ago... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #12

Good grief! Lars39 Oct 16 #14

Do you have any "Medical Transport" companies around you? Marie Marie Oct 16 #15

Thanks a lot for this, Marie Marie. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #54

back pain sucks. i'm officially 'fix 1 thing, something else breaks' yrs old now. mopinko Oct 16 #16

Chronic pain is a pain in the ass Bayard Oct 16 #17

Yes... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #18

Has your doctor suggested an epidural? Bayard Oct 17 #20

"" AllaN01Bear Oct 17 #19

Have you tried THC gummy or edibles? Emile Oct 17 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Fla Dem Oct 17 #22

You might want to check with your primary care doc to see if their practice does home visits. Fla Dem Oct 17 #23

Dang, Lucky, you've already had more than your share of pain. quaint Oct 17 #24

Sorry to read about your suffering LuckyCharms CountAllVotes Oct 17 #25

I hope you get your meds back soon! LuckyCharms Oct 18 #49

I had this for many months ballardgirl Oct 17 #26

At fhe hospital now. Prednisone and Dilaudid. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #27

Well glad you finally got some medical attention, Fla Dem Oct 17 #28

Yikes! Your abdominal surgery sounds like no fun! LuckyCharms Oct 17 #30

Hope you got a good night sleep!!!! Fla Dem Oct 18 #45

Thanks, Fla Dem LuckyCharms Oct 18 #48

I hope that you had nice special day, Lucky Niagara Oct 17 #29

Worst birthday ever, Niagara. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #31

Awww, I'm sorry to read that Niagara Oct 17 #36

I forgot to mention my vacation is almost over Niagara Oct 17 #38

Did you have a nice time? LuckyCharms Oct 17 #39

It's a nice time but never enough time, Lucky Niagara Oct 18 #46

I understand, Niagara. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #53

"No Kings" is in your heart, so you're there. Harker Oct 17 #32

Yes, we will all be OK, Harker. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #33

Thanks, Lucky! Harker Oct 17 #34

. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #35

Yep, I'm ready to be fleeced. Harker Oct 17 #40

Wow Harker! LuckyCharms Oct 17 #42

Dammit... right behind you, old man. Harker Oct 17 #43

I hope it's your last one too, Harker. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #44

I'm also out to pasture, Harker Niagara Oct 17 #37

Niagara... let's graze for strength! Harker Oct 17 #41

We're both a bit sheepish, Harker Niagara Oct 18 #47

I am two steps behind you in the pain department onethatcares Oct 18 #50

Thank you, and I wish you good health. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #51

Oh LC, so sorry, may the universe relieve your pain soon 💚 Clouds Passing Oct 18 #52

Thanks so much, Clouds Passing. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #55

You are always okay, but pain-free would be much better 😃 Clouds Passing Oct 18 #56